Mid-Carboniferous unconformity explained

Mid-Carboniferous unconformity
Type:Geological formation
Age:Namurian, Carboniferous, c.
Period:Carboniferous
Prilithology:Sandstone
Otherlithology:Conglomerate
Underlies:Mississippian-aged rocks
Overlies:Pennsylvanian-aged rocks

The Mid-Carboniferous unconformity is an unconformity located in many countries, such as England (Namurian Series), Thailand, The United States and more. It has been dated to the Namurian, Middle Carboniferous (c.326-313 Ma) and the formation is often noted as being similar to the mid-Carboniferous eustatic event.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Gradstein . Felix M. . Ogg . James G. . Smith . Alan G. . A Geological Time Scale 2004 . 3rd . Cambridge University Press . 978-0521786737.